Largest coliseum planned for San Antonio site
A meeting is set for Tuesday to consider a $350000 to $400000 coliseum at the Carter-Mullaly Transfer site bounded by East Houston Nacogdoches and Bowie streets. Harvey L. Page leads plans for a self sustaining complex with store rooms living quarters and a great hall with strong acoustics aimed at making San Antonio a premier convention city.
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Carter-Mullaly Transfer Company
East Houston
Nacogdoches
Bowie Streets
Harvey L. Page
Coliseum
Texas
South
T. L. Conroy
Page
San Antonio
Painter George Barrett Shot After Recovery From Wounds
A Black painter named George Barrett, who had just recovered from bullet injuries, was shot at twice in an incident described in the report. The details of motives or suspects are not provided in the accessible text.
Man Shot Twice After Leaving Home on Utah Street
A man wounded earlier three months ago was shot again at 7 am near 108 Utah Street and escaped by running. James Osborne, a neighbor, is jailed on an assault to murder charge, claiming Barnett knocked down a 3-year-old boy and aimed a rifle. Barnett says he knows nothing of the child incident and was previously shot last August in Ellis alley.
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Utah Street
Bennett
James Osborne
Osborne
Barnett
Ellis Alley
Madame Sherry Tonight At Grand Opera House Five Nights
The sensational musical comedy Madame Sherry is staged tonight at the Grand Opera House for a five night engagement with a matinee Saturday Ada Meade stars. George W. Lederer produced and supervised all aspects from scenery to costumes in this standout production. Rozell’s Minstrels and Harmony Kings headline this week’s diverse bill at Plaza theater with acts from Schnee, Fish, University Four, York, Wright and Stanley and the Dollar Troupe. Special bargain matinees for women Friday and a school children’s matinee Saturday accompany the varied program.
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Madame Sherry
George W. Lederer
Grand Opera House
Ada Meade
Rozell
Plaza Theater
Harmony Kings
Schnee
Fish
University
Alva York
Wright
Stanley
Dollar
M Halff Homestead for sale in San Antonio on Goliad Street
One of the finest residences in San Antonio for sale at a bargain and on good terms, known as the M Halff Homestead on Goliad street, close in and in good neighborhood. Woodward & Altgelt.
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San Antonio
M. Halff
Goliad Street
Woodward & Altgelt
Industrial Farm Proposed for Delinquent Boys Near City
H. J. Illsley of Des Moines arrives with charity letters to study establishing an industrial farm near San Antonio for delinquent boys. He will meet civic and philanthropic leaders, including Chief of Police Lancaster and Chamber of Commerce, aiming to organize a juvenile association and assess feasibility.
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H. J. Isley
Des Moines
Iowa
Associated Charities
San Antonio
Lancaster
Carter
Chamber of Commerce
Light Want Ad Service Lets You Pay Later
A light hearted note explains that readers can place want ads over the phone and pay later, emphasizing convenience and affordability in the Light newspaper. The line suggests a friendly policy to attract ad customers.
Object to White House Name Sparks Washington Debate
Members of the Columbia Historical Society in Washington heatedly argue over the term White House for the presidential residence. Some historians view the name as contempt from the 1812 burning, others as an honor linked to Martha Washington. A split exists with a petition drive opposed by pro white housers.
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Washington
Columbia Historical Society
White House
United States
Martha Washington
York River
Virginia
Pocket City Directory promotes Willett System in San Antonio
The San Antonio Daily Light and San Antonio Daily Express advertise the Willett System pocket directories for city navigation and office building rosters. The guides offer street car routes, tenant listings with phone numbers, and monthly revisions. Also promotes Riverside Restaurant as the city’s best dining option.
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Willett
San Antonio
Pocket Guide
Conroy Bldg
J. C. Butterfield
J. T. Willett
San Antonio Daily Express
Conroy Building
New Credit Clothing Plan At Hoyle Rarick Co
The Hoyle and Rarick Clothing Company at 116 W Houston St reports a successful credit plan. They add 500 customers weekly with six to eight per batch and offer complete outfits for 15 dollars without any deposit. Payments can be one dollar weekly or monthly, benefiting men women and children.
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Hoyle & Rarick Clothing Co
Houston St
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Carter-Mullaly
George Barrett
Stowers’ Great Consolidation Sale
Southwest
Clower Furniture Company
Stowers Furnitur
Commerce St
STOWE
SER
S.S.S
S.S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Boq
Sherry
City
H. J. Illsley
BBC
Hudson Company
W. Crockett St
Historical Society
Riverside
Riverside Restaurant
Fletcher
Thi
Hood
Avenue D
Jack Butterfield
Horlick
Oorv
Ome
Avila Eeeem Fe Fc Ie Ae Cru
Cohay
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